ITunes compains my Ipod is synced with other computer - bollocks?

When to sync my ipod today and get an error message. It says my iPod is synced with another iTunes library. Now iTunes itself is suddenly a blank slate - though all my files appear to be intact and in place. I am given the option to Erase and Sync (that is erase all my files from ipod) and sync to NOTHING, or Transfer all purchased files to this computer (but not all my personal stuff I imported!!!).
Any idea what has happened and how to resolve?? I have really done nothing, except perhaps upgrade iTunes??
Many thanks...

If all your songs still in the usual folder(s) on your computer try holding down the Shift key in Windows when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to an existing one. The default location for your iTunes library is in \Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\. Look in there and see if you have more than one library file (they have the extension .itl) If you have more than one try opening them in turn, you may find your original library is still intact: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file

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